Description: Title: Two Expeditions into the Interior of Southern Australia during the Years 1828, 1829, 1830, and 1831; With Observations on the Soil, Climate, and General Resources of the Colony of New South Wales Author: Captain Charles Sturt, FLS Publisher: Smith, Elder, and Co., London Edition: Second Edition, Volume I (1834) Binding: Hardcover, rebound with green cloth over boards. Condition:Covers: Rebound in green cloth; slight wear and some marks consistent with age.Spine: Reinforced, titles clear but professionally restored.Interior:Light to moderate foxing throughout, most notably on the title pages and initial leaves.Marginal pencil annotations present on the title page, indicating "Map opposite Page 6."Library stamps from previous ownership are visible on the title and dedication pages.Maps: Includes the fold-out facsimile map titled "Discoveries in Australia" by J. Arrowsmith, with only minor handling creases and no tears observed. The map retains legibility and detail, enhancing the book's value.Overall: Structurally sound binding; text block clean apart from light foxing. Suitable for collectors of Australiana or exploration literature. Relevance: Captain Charles Sturt's expeditions significantly contributed to the European understanding of Australia's interior. His detailed observations on geography, climate, and resources provide an invaluable snapshot of early 19th-century Australian exploration. Additional Information: This edition is Volume I of a two-volume set. First published in 1833, Sturt's work captures the challenges of Australian exploration, including encounters with indigenous communities and environmental hurdles. The fold-out facsimile map offers a visual representation of his travels.SEE PHOTOS FOR BEST DESCRIPTION AND GRADING CONDITIONS.Check out Friar Tuck's other Rare Books and Art Manticorelibre.artShippingWe will combine shipping, if requestedOrders are normally shipped 24 - 48 hours from receipt of payment (excluding weekends and public holidays). Postage is via Australia Post or Ebay, with tracking. Please allow approximately 2 to 10 working days for delivery (especially for regional WA & NT).Relates to postage within Australia. International, please contact us.QuestionsPlease don't hesitate to contact us with any questions regarding products or combined postage.
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Book Title: Two Expeditions Into the Interior of Southern Australia v.1
Signed: No
Narrative Type: Non-Fiction
Publisher: Smith Elder and Co.
Original Language: English
Inscribed: No
Publication Year: 1834
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Era: 1800s
Author: Charles Sturt
Genre: History
Topic: Australia, Australian History
